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Kerbside Recycling

Council moves to simplify recycling at home for Cotswold residents with trio of changes coming soon

  • Cardboard and paper recycling to be collected together – starting later this year 
  • From April 2027, plastic bags and wrapping can be recycled at the kerbside 
  • With a wide range of materials collected at the kerbside bring bank facilities will be closed and removed (charity banks are unaffected). 
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“Gems at the heart of our communities”: Cotswold district councillors unite to protect local hospitals

The Leader of Cotswold District Council Cllr Mike Evemy has written to Gloucestershire NHS leaders calling for assurances on the future of rural healthcare, following unanimous support from councillors across the political spectrum to safeguard local hospitals described as “gems at the heart of our communities.” 

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Election announced for the St Michael’s ward following resignation of Councillor Joe Harris

Cotswold District Council has confirmed that an election to fill the vacancy in the St Michael’s ward will take place on Thursday 2 July 2026, following the resignation of Councillor Joe Harris.